Prida has witnessed a violent crime involving a knife.Research suggests that he will be less likely to identify the culprit than in a situation where no knife was present.Why is this so?

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Research in eyewitness testimony and weapon focus effect suggests that witnesses tend to focus on a weapon present during a crime, which can distract them from paying attention to other details, such as the appearance of the perpetrator. This phenomenon is known as the weapon focus effect, leading to a decrease in the ability to accurately identify the culprit.

Prida Has Witnessed a Violent Crime Involving a Knife